Cristom Vineyards Viognier 2018 cognac The Thanisch family has cultivated

The Thanisch family has cultivated wine continuously since the year 1636 and can look back on a history covering more than 375 years

The average age of the vines is 57 years

a northwest- facing slope of granitic sand over heavy granite boulders

Hand harvested and 100 % destemmed before fermentation over 15 to 20 days

then ages it for six months in concrete and 5

Cristom Vineyards Viognier 2018 cognac The Thanisch family has cultivatedThe Cristom Estate Viognier exhibits the pure, nearly textbook characteristics ofthis varietal, with floral aromas of orange blossoms, honeysuckle, clover andanise, as well as ripe fruit aromas of peach, apricot, and lychee. Slightly viscouson the palate, with bright and mouth watering acidity that support the fruitstructure of the wine, it is well integrated and perfectly balanced.